Mystery crime scene in Port Townsend: Authorities unsure of ‘what we’ve got’

PORT TOWNSEND -- The State Patrol has a crime lab there, and the Port Townsend Police Department also is investigating. But spokespeople for neither agency… Continue reading

Rayonier mill site deal next month?

PORT ANGELES -- The Harbor-Works Public Development Authority expects to have a purchase and sale agreement with Rayonier Inc. for the 75-acre site on the… Continue reading

Signs disavowed by both sides in poke at Jefferson County commissioner candidate

PORT HADLOCK -- A campaign sign mystery has popped up in the Jefferson County commissioners race between incumbent David Sullivan and challenger Sandy Hershelman, with… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: ‘We are investigating a potential crime scene’

PORT TOWNSEND — Washington State Patrol and Port Townsend police are actively investigating an area near 909 Rosecrans St. but neither agency is releasing details… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Sequim man in Skagit County plane crash

PDN news services CONCRETE -- A small plane that crashed in Skagit County, killing the pilot and injuring two passengers -- including a man from… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2008
  • PDN news services

Forks logger still in hospital (see rescue video)

FORKS -- A Forks logger injured by a falling tree on Tuesday was in satisfactory condition at a Seattle hospital on Wednesday. Douglas Larson, 46,… Continue reading

Pool to cost users more — but revenue won’t save it in long run

PORT ANGELES -- Fees will increase at the William Shore Memorial Pool on Nov. 1 in the hopes that it can stay open longer than… Continue reading

Port Angeles garbage rates rising on Jan. 1

PORT ANGELES -- Getting rid of your garbage will cost more next year. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday for a 0.56 percent increase for… Continue reading

Port Angeles museum to celebrate historical society’s 60th with really rare stuff

PORT ANGELES -- An exhibit celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Clallam County Historical Society will open at the Museum at the Carnegie on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Proposed Dabob Bay nature preserve explored tonight

QUILCENE -- A Washington Natural Heritage Program proposal to expand the Dabob Bay Natural Area Preserve goes before the public tonight. Jefferson County residents can… Continue reading

State asked to review firing of Port of Port Angeles deputy director

PORT ANGELES -- A former Port of Port Angeles commissioner has sent a letter to state Auditor Brian Sonntag, asking him to review the actions… Continue reading

5 officers honored at domestic violence vigil

PORT ANGELES -- Five Clallam County law enforcement officers were honored for their work in assisting victims of domestic violence at the Valley Creek Estuary… Continue reading

Car ferry service promised for Port Townsend through Dec. 31

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Steilacoom II ferry will remain running on the Port Townsend-Keystone route through midnight Dec. 31, the state's ferry director said Tuesday.… Continue reading

Deputies who shot gunman to death receive medals for valor

PORT ANGELES -- People didn't take long to come to their feet Tuesday to applaud Clallam County sheriff's deputies Matthew Murphy and Andrew Wagner. Dozens… Continue reading

Gunman linked to two shooting deaths also planned to kill ex-wife, sheriff says

PORT ANGELES -- The man who murdered a Forest Service officer and a Sequim-area retiree probably was on his way to kill his former wife,… Continue reading

Logger injured when tree falls on him (see video)

FORKS — A logger was airlifted to a Seattle hospital with critical injuries after he was injured on the job about eight miles west of… Continue reading

Port Angeles City Council remains on the bubble about the Bubble

PORT ANGELES -- The Bubble is still without a home. The City Council voted 5-2 to table a decision on placing the inflatable field house,… Continue reading

Port Townsend maritime center’s big donor: Bill Gates and wife

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to a $500,000 grant for the Northwest Maritime Center, part of the center's $12.8… Continue reading

‘Deja vu’: Port Townsend holiday ferry woes feared again

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Ferry Advisory Committee chairman urged county commissioners Monday to lobby in Olympia for passenger-only ferry service during the holiday… Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS: Logger injured near LaPush (see video)

LAPUSH -- A logger critically injured when he was struck by a falling tree was airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter crew today. The Clallam… Continue reading